Wierd holster question

[Hatchett]

I don't know whether this should go in handguns, accessories, or the research forum. If a mod wants to decide, that'd be helpful.

Let's say that the year is somewhere between 1920 and 1934, a mobster type era specifically. What would be the best brand of holster, fitting to this time period, for each of the following?

Shoulder holster for a Smith & Wesson Triplelock, 6.5-inch barrel.

Two matching shoulder holsters for two Colt Government models, one under each arm. (custom job only?)

Crossdraw belt holster for a Smith & Wesson M&P 4-inch barrel.

Ankle holster for a Colt Detective Special.

I imagine Lawrence or similar would be the most likely brand names, but what about specific types, numbers, and information? All of these would be worn under very heavy suits and overcoats, so concealment would not really be a problem.

 

[Ironbarr]

I can't help you, but...

this'll help it get back to the top:

If you will wear all these, packed full, with the clothing described, you may need a crane to help you along.

 

[sendec]

Bell Charter Oak has a neat selection of old school leather, a lot of Gaylord designs IIRC.

 

[Hatchett]

Each is for a different character, Ironbarr.

 

[Kaz_67]

El Paso Saddlery makes a number of models that date back to that timeframe. I know the company was started in the late 1800s so that may have been a source for some of the designs your talking about.

 

[Ironbarr]

Why not...

get the armorer for "Last Man Standing" to supply your needs (for a fee of course). You might even get the items Bruce Willis wore.
eek:da devil made me do it).

 

[Hatchett]

I don't actually want the things. I need to know who'd make them back in the twenties, basically. That's what makes it tricky.

 

[Archie]

Ironbarr...

The shoulder rig for the Triplelock would be a George Lawrence "Investigator" model. If you are old enough to remember the TV series, "The Untouchables" with Robt Stack, that is the rig worn by Ness.

Probably Lawrence could have/would have made a custom rig for a double Government Model set up. The "Investigator" was made for about everything.
I have to add that a double Govt Model setup is pretty silly in reality. But this is your fiction, and two 45s worked for the Shadow.

George Lawrence, S. D. Myres, and El Paso Saddlery are all that old (to my knowledge; and they all made a cross draw of some sort. I'm sorry, but I don't remember the model names anymore. One of my ex-wives threw out my old Lawrence catalog several years ago. (Talk about history!) However, for the belt holster but not a cross draw, the "Tom Threepersons" design was used by a lot of lawmen and others in that era. It's a strong-side, butt to the rear minimal scabbard with a safety strap type thing. Maybe not what you want, but authentic.

I don't remember any ankle holsters from that era, but most of the makers would custom make something for you if you knew what you wanted and were willing to pay.

 

[Ironbarr]

Thanks, Archie.

Did you get that Hatchett?

(Looks like that BTT got something going )

Later - I gotta feed dogs and cats - elsewhere, thank goodness.

-IB